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I have always loved planting gardens, but when I moved into a new house, the yard quickly proved to be more work than I was ready to handle. It was huge, completely overgrown, and very intimidating to a new homeowner. I didn't know how to cope with the sheer volume of work that was presented to me, but I decided to work hard to clean up the yard. It took a lot of time, but I was able to completely tidy the place up and make it look a lot better. This blog is all about making your yard beautiful--one step at a time.

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Making the inside of your home smell pleasant is not a difficult task when you have candles, essential oils, and cooking that can change the scent at any time. Making sure your house is always clean will prevent excess dirtiness from leading to undesirable smells. While you may enjoy a great-smelling home, you may also want your entire yard to have an incredible smell.
Hiring landscapers to work in the backyard can help you accomplish this goal.
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Your landscaping can play a major part in your home's security against burglars and thieves. The key is to come up with a design that you find attractive and pleasing, but that potential bad guys find less than welcoming. The following tips can help you landscape your home with security in mind.
Tip #1: Go low
When it comes to plants near windows and doors, you want to opt for something low growing.
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If you want a beautiful yard, but do not have the time and money to constantly maintain it, synthetic turf may be the answer. Because it can be made to closely resemble real grass and is available in many different colors, you have more creative choices than you would have with standard grass. In addition, it is an ecologically responsible choice, because it does not require the use of pesticides to stay healthy and you will never need to water it to maintain its lush appearance.
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Wouldn't it be nice if you could repair your own sprinkler issues when they happen? Well, you can! Rather than calling a professional and having to deal with the expensive service fee, here are three common issues that you may encounter with your home irrigation system and how you can easily get your sprinklers back on track yourself:
1. Clogged Heads
When it comes to sprinkler system, one of the most frequent problems that you will experience is clogged heads.
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